Microsoft today released the KB5023780 cumulative update for the Windows Insider program members in the Beta channel for the Win11 preview version, with the version number rising to Build 22621.1470/22624.1470 after installation.
Microsoft said in the official changelog that Win11 Build 22624.1470 will enable various new features/functionality by default, while Win11 Build 22621.1470 will disable these new features/functionality by default.
The following new features to Win11 Build 22624.1470:
USB4 settings page
Microsoft is adding a USB4 Hub and Device Settings page for users under Settings > Bluetooth and Devices > USB > USB4 Hub and Devices. USB4 provides new productivity scenarios for docking stations, high-performance peripherals, displays, and charging. the USB4 Settings page provides information about the USB4 capabilities of the system and the peripherals connected to the system that support USB4. These are designed to help with troubleshooting if the user needs support from the device manufacturer (OEM) or system administrator. This page provides features such as
- View the connected USB4 Hub and device tree.
- View the properties and features associated with the USB4 domain.
- Copy details to the clipboard to share with customer support or a system administrator for troubleshooting purposes.
USB4 setup page with detailed information
This page will not be displayed if the system does not support USB4 for Microsoft USB4 Connection Manager.
To confirm that your system supports USB4, check “USB4 Host Router” in Device Manager.
USB4 Host Router, as shown in Device Manager
Build 22624.1470 also fixes the following bugs and brings related improvements
[General]
Fast replication of SMS authentication codes for two-factor authentication. Toast notifications for applications installed on a PC, or cell phone notifications connected to a PC, can display the SMS verification code if an SMS containing two-factor authentication is pushed.
[Taskbar and System Tray]
At-a-glance status display overlaid on active network connections in the system tray when connected to a recognizable virtual private network profile, now displayed in your system’s accent color.
Show Virtual Private Network status in the system tray using system accent colors
In response to user feedback, Microsoft has introduced the ability to display the seconds in the system tray clock.
This feature can be enabled by toggling the options listed under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar in the Taskbar section. option in the Taskbar section. You can also right-click on the taskbar to quickly access the taskbar settings. Microsoft is starting to roll out this change, so not all Windows Preview Experience members will see it right away, but hopefully it will be available to everyone soon.
Option to display seconds in the system tray clock
Both Win11 Build 22621.1470 and Win11 Build 22624.1470 contain improvements as follows:
[Search on Taskbar]
Once you can access the new Bing, the search box on the taskbar will contain buttons to open the Bing chat experience in Edge. If you do not have access to the new Bing, the search box on the taskbar will be a button with dynamic search highlighting. Microsoft is starting to roll out this feature to Insiders, but not everyone will see it right away.
